Light and Joy in the Holiday Season
Visitors can view a featured artifact spotlight and take in programs and performances led by local community organizations. The experience showcases how Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's are celebrated through shared traditions of food and light.
What to Expect
Explore cultural holiday traditions through artifact displays and community performances.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
The Henry Ford
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors interested in cultural holiday traditions
Vibe
Reflective and educational
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free for members or with museum admission. Members receive free admission to the Light & Joy in the Holiday Season programming. – Get tickets
- Hours: Event times vary.
- Parking: Free parking is a perk of membership at The Henry Ford.
Tips & Advice
- Look for the featured artifact display beside the Plum Market Kitchen and Mathematica entrances inside the museum, where it stays on view all season.
- Event times vary and the 2026 performance lineup comes out closer to the holidays, so pick your visit day once the community program schedule is posted.
- Members get into the Light and Joy programming free, along with free parking and free general admission to the museum and Greenfield Village all year.
- Combine your museum visit with Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village or a visit with Santa in the Arctic Alcove, which are separate holiday events at The Henry Ford.
Special Events & Promotions
- This season Light and Joy is part of The Henry Ford's commemoration of the country's 250th anniversary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
There's a featured artifact display plus programs and performances led by local community organizations. Together they show how Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's are celebrated through traditions of food and light.
Where in the museum is the featured artifact display?
It's inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, next to the Plum Market Kitchen and Mathematica entrances. It stays up for the whole run.
Is the program and performance schedule out yet?
Not yet. The 2026 schedule of community programs and performances will be posted closer to the holiday season, and event times vary.
Is this part of The Henry Ford's America 250 celebration?
Yes. Light and Joy is part of The Henry Ford's commemoration of the country's 250th anniversary, which brings special programming and exhibitions across the campus throughout 2026.
What other holiday events are on at The Henry Ford this season?
Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, Visit with Santa in the Arctic Alcove, the Holiday Greens & Tree Market at the Clocktower and the Mummers' Dinner at Stand 44 are all separate events.
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